Kat and Romeo: Overcoming Fear of Judgment and Thriving on TikTok

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

Kat and Romeo: Overcoming Fear of Judgment and Thriving on TikTok In the vibrant social media universe, two stars have taken the stage: Kat and Romeo, aka Caroul Holmes and her partner Romeo Wanigabaduge. Their journey is a radiant narrative of overcoming personal fears and societal judgment to emerge victorious on TikTok, a platform that has not only garnered them a vast following but also strengthened their relationship.Before TikTok, their connection was waning. They were disconnected, drifting apart in the ebb and flow of life. Enter TikTok, the platform that turned the tide for their relationship. “TikTok saved our relationship and gave us a purpose,” shares Caroul. They found a shared interest, a common goal. They began to work together, expressing their creativity online, and in the process, they rediscovered each other.Their content, a blend of authenticity and creativity, struck a chord with the TikTok community. They rose to fame during the pandemic, when people sought solace in online connections. Their follower count skyroc...

magiis: The Leaders in Providing Safe and Sustainable Transportation Technology for Communities

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

magiis: The Leaders in Providing Safe and Sustainable Transportation Technology for Communities As the world population grows, the demand for efficient and reliable transportation also increases. However, the transportation industry faces several challenges, including inefficiencies in fixed routing and low ridership, expensive acquisition of vehicles, and lack of technology. To address these challenges, MAGIIS has emerged as a leader in providing safe and sustainable transportation technology for communities.Mobility within a community is an integral part of society as it enables people to move around efficiently. However, this industry faces several challenges that make it difficult for providers to thrive. One of the primary challenges is the fixed routing system, which means that vehicles follow the same route regardless of how many passengers they carry. This results in low ridership, making it difficult for providers to bridge service gaps, promote equity, and change how people move around.Another challenge is the high cost of acquiring vehicles and maintaining the infra...

How LeadrPro is Helping Businesses Find the Right Software Solutions

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

How LeadrPro is Helping Businesses Find the Right Software Solutions In today’s world, businesses are increasingly relying on technology to connect with customers, streamline operations, and ultimately drive growth. As a result, software-as-a-service (SaaS) has become one of the most rapidly growing industries, with countless new startups popping up every year. But with so many options available, how can businesses find the right software solutions to fit their needs?This is where LeadrPro, a software marketplace startup, comes in. Founded by Chris Sheng and Walter Guevara, LeadrPro is a matchmaking service for those who love discovering new products that are making their professional lives more efficient. What sets LeadrPro apart from its competitors is its unique approach to product demonstrations. In a world where “attention” is a valuable commodity that businesses want in spades, LeadrPro pays their users to participate in these product demonstrations under the thesis that “time is money” and that we should be compensated for our time even when w...

Digital Transformation in Fashion: The Vision of Dario Markovic at Eric Javits

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

Digital Transformation in Fashion: The Vision of Dario Markovic at Eric Javits It’s no secret to businesses around the world that the modern digital landscape rapidly evolves on a daily – even hourly – basis. No matter the industry, companies often find themselves struggling to keep up; but in order to grow and scale, it’s essential that they learn to adapt and to embrace technology.The highly competitive – even cutthroat, some say – fashion industry is hardly an exception.“A brick and mortar retailer that doesn’t evolve will be left behind,” says Eric Javits CEO Dario Markovic. He understands better than most the importance of digital transformation, and his unique vision has led the company to an enhanced online brand presence, driving substantial success in a complex market.Markovic possesses years of experience and expertise in digital marketing and innovative strategies. He recognized long ago that digital marketing would play a pivotal role in the future of fashion retail. And, as a fashion entrepreneur himself, he leveraged his p...

Ravens 2023 schedule roundtable: Breaking down the best games, toughest tests, predicting final record and more

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

Ravens 2023 schedule roundtable: Breaking down the best games, toughest tests, predicting final record and more The Ravens haven’t played a game since early January, but with the release of the NFL’s 2023 schedule Thursday, hope springs eternal in Baltimore.The Ravens, looking to return to the postseason for the second straight season and get a full season with the newly signed Lamar Jackson under center, will open their slate at home against the Houston Texans on Sept. 10 before traveling to face the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals.Four months from the Ravens’ season opener, 2023 predictions are almost entirely speculative. But someone’s got to make them. Here’s what Baltimore Sun reporters Brian Wacker and Childs Walker, columnist Mike Preston and editor Tim Schwartz have to say:Which game are you most looking forward to?Wacker: Last year’s Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins had over 1,000 yards of offense and 80 total points between the two teams, along with an epic fourth-quarter collapse by the Ravens, who lost 42-38. This season, the two meet a...

Berkeley: Farm-to-salad restaurant Mixt opens at Shattuck Square

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

Berkeley: Farm-to-salad restaurant Mixt opens at Shattuck Square Mixt, the Bay Area-founded farm-to-salad restaurant, has made its way to Berkeley with new seasonal salads and the same organic ethos it’s espoused for 17 years.Love snow peas? Lentils? Roasted beets? You can add any and all to your salad, then have it tossed with one of more than a dozen house-made dressings.Mixt got its start in San Francisco in 2006 when Leslie and David Silverglide decided to create an ultra-green restaurant, meaning an eco-friendly eatery that specializes in made-to-order “farm to salad” cuisine. Since then, grain bowls and sandwiches have been added to the menu.The company sources hundreds of ingredients from California farms and other suppliers, including Jayleaf of Hollister for arugula, kale, spinach and mixed greens and the employee-owned Pete’s for butter lettuce, according to Leslie Silverglide. The blue cheese comes from Point Reyes and the bread from Berkeley-based Acme.Ten signature salads plus seasonal salads are offered. For late spring ...

From barbecue to billions and billions served: McDonald’s turns 75

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

From barbecue to billions and billions served: McDonald’s turns 75 On May 15, 1948, the McDonald brothers opened their revamped restaurant in San Bernardino. Over the past 75 years, McDonald’s has become the largest fast-food chain in the world.Dick and Mac McDonald came to California to seek opportunities in the movie business and wound up owning a drive-in BBQ restaurant in San Bernardino. In 1948, they took a risk by streamlining their operations and introducing their Speedee Service System featuring hamburgers. The restaurant’s success led the brothers to begin franchising their concept.RELATED: McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned 4-year-old girlDick McDonald explained their system this way, “Our whole concept was based on speed, lower prices and volume.” The Speedee Service System was what made their hamburger stand so cutting edge and allowed them to cook up 40 patties in 110 seconds and get a meal to a customer in 20 seconds.Most popular fast-food companiesIt’s indisputable that McDonald’s is America’s favorite fast ...

Erdogan faces rival in Turkey election runoff in 2 weeks

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

Erdogan faces rival in Turkey election runoff in 2 weeks By Suzan Fraser and Zeynep Bilginsoy | Associated PressANKARA, Turkey — Conservative Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces a runoff with his main rival in two weeks that will decide who leads a country struggling with sky-high inflation and hosting Syrian refugees as it plays a key role in the Middle East and in NATO expansion.Election officials said Monday that the May 28 second round will allow Turks to decide if their nation remains under the increasingly authoritarian president’s firm grip for a third decade, or if it can embark on the more democratic course that Kemal Kilicdaroglu has claimed he can deliver.The vote shows how Turkey has become extremely polarized, some voters commented.“I am not happy at all,” voter Suzan Devletsah said. “I worry about the future of Turkey.”Erdogan faced electoral headwinds due to a cost-of-living crisis and criticism over the government’s response to a devastating February earthquake. But with his all...

Elderly man found dead in Santa Clara County Main Jail cell

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

Elderly man found dead in Santa Clara County Main Jail cell SAN JOSE — Authorities said a man being held at Santa Clara County Main Jail was pronounced dead after deputies found him unresponsive inside his cell Saturday afternoon.Sheriff’s deputies performing a welfare check found the 74-year-old man inside Main Jail Dorm 2B at 2:05 p.m. and administered CPR until medical personnel arrived, according to a news release from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. The man was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 2:55 p.m.Authorities did not release the man’s name Monday morning, pending notification of next of kin.The sheriff’s office said a preliminary investigation showed no evidence of foul play or suspicious circumstances leading to the death. The man was housed alone at the time he was found, authorities said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Inmate who died after drinking large amount of water at East Bay identified Crime and Public Safety | Rapper MoneySign Suede dies in Cali...

State moves to pull license of Walnut Creek care home where fatal poisoning occurred

Published Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:59:41 GMT

State moves to pull license of Walnut Creek care home where fatal poisoning occurred WALNUT CREEK — A senior care living home is fighting to remain open following the death in 2022 of a resident who drank poison.Atria Senior Living on Montego may have its license revoked following a filing by the state’s Department of Social Services to take it away. The DSS filed the legal action on April 27.A Contra Costa County coroner’s report said 94-year-old Constantine Canoun died of injuries consistent with drinking a caustic cleaning agent. Authorities say the man got the liquid because a facility employee failed to supervise him properly.Authorities said Canoun mistakenly drank EcoLab 14 Plus Antibacterial All Purpose Cleaner. A Contra Costa County Coroner’s report said the chemicals damaged his stomach and espophagus, and he died Aug. 31, 2022, eight days after drinking the cleanerThe agency already had filed a legal action to pull the license of Atria Park in San Mateo. Two people died and another was injured at that facility in 2022 after they dr...